Mariela serves as a Community Health Educator at Esperança. Mariela received her Bachelor's in Medicine from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez and most recently received her Master’s degree in public health from Grand Canyon University. She gained invaluable experience working as a community health advocate for the program Connect for Health at Lifespan in Rhode Island in a partnership with Unite Us. Mariela is passionate about guiding the community on how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and avoid preventable illnesses.